Other Briefings
Navigating Venture Capital Investment Trends in India
India’s venture capital investments rose by 40 percent in 2024 to US$13.7 billion, positioning it as the second-largest VC destination in the Asia-Pacific region. We examine the key policy reforms and technology-driven growth factors.
India’s Passport Rules 2025: Key Changes You Need to Know
India’s 2025 passport reforms introduce biometric ePassport, digital address integration, and stricter documentation rules—enhancing security, streamlining travel, and benefiting global business operations.
BCI’s Revised Rules Expand Scope for Foreign Lawyers in India: What You Need to Know
India’s Bar Council amends 2022 rules to allow foreign lawyers to advise on international and foreign law while maintaining restrictions on Indian law and litigation.
India’s Competition Authority Rolls Out 2025 Cost Regulations Norms
The Competition Commission of India enacts new cost assessment rules under the 2025 regulations to tackle predatory pricing and deep discounting, marking a shift toward sector-neutral oversight.
India Simplifies Air Cargo Imports and Waives Transshipment Fees
India has introduced key trade facilitation measures, including simplified procedures for the temporary import of air cargo containers, waiver of transshipment permit fees, and online filing of transshipment applications.
India’s CBIC Notifies GST Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2025
India has introduced the GST Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2025—an extensive framework defining the tribunal’s operations, including procedures for filing, processing, and resolving GST-related appeals in the country.
CBIC Issues New Guidelines to Simplify GST Registration Process
India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued new GST registration guidelines mandating strict adherence to prescribed document norms, streamlining the process for genuine applicants and startups.
Import and Export Procedures in India
Businesses planning to import or export from India must understand the stages involved in the process, the regulatory framework, and documentation required.
